Canon HR10 User Manual - Page 57

• [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows down. Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P Options [ PROGRAM AE] ( 26)  Default value The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. FUNC. ( 27) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. Desired option TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value. 57